澳门六合彩

In January 2024, a coalition of key community leaders, the Nashua Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and 澳门六合彩 Strategic Management students collaborated to assess the role and impact of the newly opened Monahan Manor Apartments in downtown Nashua. is a 216-unit affordable housing development built to moderate Nashua鈥檚 housing shortage.

Working with their community partners and the development鈥檚 residents, Rivier business students evaluated the impact of the development on the residents and the local Nashua community. The initiative identified crucial issues that can be strategically revised and improved at Monahan Manor today and applied in future residential developments.

Dr. Mark Meehan, Associate Professor of Business

“At the heart of this project is a commitment to assist the city of Nashua and its residents by tackling the challenge of affordable urban housing head-on,” says Dr.聽Mark Meehan, Associate Professor. “Through strategic assessment and collaboration, Rivier business students identified opportunities for improvement that will positively impact the lives of Nashua residents and gained invaluable real-world learning experience.”

The study focused on several key areas for evaluation, including transportation, sense of security and safety, connection with the city of Nashua, and child development. Transportation-related assessments included evaluating grocery store locations and their distance from Monahan Manor, the cost of transportation in relation to housing expenses, parking availability, public transportation access, and the time required to navigate transportation to and from the development. Ensuring a sense of security and safety for residents is another critical focus area, with input taken on the presence of cameras, lighting, general security measures, and access to medical care.

Through surveys, interviews, and focus groups with Monahan Manor residents, children, and Nashua community leaders, Rivier business students identified three areas for improvement: communication, infrastructure, and incorporation of the lived experience in the planning process. Specific recommendations include intentionally engaging fire and police departments, Nashua housing leaders, and key nonprofits that support subsidized housing in the planning process; greater focus on residents鈥� parking needs, recreational space for children and families, and augmented bus services; and increased support for residents鈥� councils as they work to build community within their developments.

Mr. Tom Monahan, CEO of Monahan Companies and Chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board, noted that 鈥淭he students were remarkable. Professional, bright, and focused. Their work was a great help to our board and will have a lasting impact on how subsidized housing is done in Nashua.”

Key community leaders involved in this initiative include Matt Beattie, Pastor of Crossway Church; Steve Buxton, Nashua Fire Chief; Jennifer Franco, Property Manager at Monahan Manor; Jessica Hagg 鈥�22, Director of the Arlington Street Community Center; Chas Miller, Principal at Ledge Street School; Tom Monahan, Nashua Housing and Redevelopment Board; Shaun Nelson, Executive Director of Nashua PAL; Matthew Sullivan, Director of Community Development and Planning for the City of Nashua; and Dr. Amir Toosi, Dean of the Division of Business and Security Studies at 澳门六合彩.

The will be using the content of the presentation as they continue to assess current housing and plan new subsidized units in Nashua. According to Dr. Meehan, the project 鈥渋s a tremendous example of the mutual benefits of 澳门六合彩 students collaborating with the city of Nashua and community leaders. The students grow in their real-life application of learning, while the city benefits from their hard work and insights.鈥�